Breach of Promise Suit Trails Wealthy El Paso Farmer
Mrs Catherine Fish sues 74 year old Timothy Enright over unkept marriage promises claiming injury to affections and damages of 50000 dollars. The Chicago case cites repeated engagements since 1904, a failed trial marriage, property hopes, and public humiliation as key factors.
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Catherine Fish
Timothy Enright
el Paso
Chicago
Robert B. Cantwell
Timothy
Wentworth Avenue
DeBolt Buys Star Restaurant Stock in Washburn
R A DeBolt of Washburn has purchased the stock and goodwill of the Star restaurant and took possession last Friday. George Warren the owner and chef Mr Hays plan to move to St Joseph Missouri to pursue new business. DeBolt is described as a fine young man and the city welcomes him, hoping for prosperity for the Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. DeBolt
Washburn
Star
George Warren
Mr. Hays
St. Joseph
Warren
DeBolt
Lone Tree Wedding Honors Laura Ethel Bell and Joseph Burch
Laura Ethel Bell and Joseph Burch were married at the bride’s parents home in Lone Tree on January 20 with about 60 guests. Rev G B Alford officiated as the couple planned to establish a home on the bride’s farm in Moscow Iowa after March 10. A lengthy gift list followed including linens silver and china from many friends and relatives.
Stillwell Smith Rites At Mc Nabb Home
On Tuesday Jan 26 at the home of Mr and Mrs J A Smith near Mc Nabb Ill the oldest daughter Hira L Smith married A W Stillwell Rev Wiggins of Tonica officiating The bride wore cream Nun s veiling with lace and applique and carried bride s roses The groom wore black Miss Nora Koehler played the wedding march Guests were served a two course wedding supper pink carnations decorated the table After March 1 they will reside in Tonica The bride is a niece of Mrs G E Travis of our city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Smith
McNabb
Ill
Hira L. Smith
A. W. Stillwell
Rev. Wiggins
Tonica
Nora Koehler
G. E. Travis
Our City
Small Town Truths on Fatherhood and Community Spirit
George Fitch of the Peoria Tran notes that in a small town everyone may know your business and nickname you, yet the community rallies when a child is born. He adds that sorrow draws hands and large hearted people thrive in country soil, shaping a supportive life.
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George Fitch
The
Peoria Transcript
Letter From Borneo Chronicles Field Work And Travel
Charles Worthington writes from Mempawa Borneo detailing Sunday church turnout of about 30 with 12 in an evening meeting as Malays listen. a Bible society colporter starts a 3 day coastal tour. legal troubles with Lye Hock detained over bicycle riding. native police pressuring Chinese for small fines. planning a month long district trip with district superintendent. hopes to return this fall but stay on field. move to Singkawang planned at month end.
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Mempawa
Borneo
Hsten
British and Foreign Bible Society
Pontianak
Lye Hock
Love
C. W
Bishop Oldham
Eepawa
Singkawang
Charles Worthington
Letter from Pontianak describes local travel and plan for West Borneo missions
In Pontianak on Borneo, the writer travels with Rev J R Denyes via the Ngie Ann to Batavia then details scenery, daily life, and Malay workers. He notes dirtiness of the boat, bicycle repairs, visits to a Chinese town and temple, and a plan to open two English schools with possible subsidies for Chinese local preachers. He mentions post office money orders and hopes for wider church work, signing off with love to True and Ola.
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Pontianak
Borneo
J. R. Denyes
Batavia
Java
Mempawa
Ngie Ann
U. S
Denyes
Lungai Kakap
China
Bro. Denyes
Mohammed the Prophet
U.S
Maays
Tiskilwa
Princeton
West Borneo
Obituary for Patrick Payton of Henry Illinois 1909
Patrick Payton born September 17 1839 in Roscommon County Ireland died at his Henry Illinois home at 12 15 Tuesday January 5 1909 of heart failure. He married Ellen Theresa Murry August 20 1862 at Henry. Seven children four survived him with Nan as the youngest. A devout Catholic and lifelong reader, he cared for his blind wife in later years and was a calm, upright man. The family postponed notices due to a daughter's illness. The cortege and memorial verse followed a prayerful farewell casting burdens on the Lord.
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Chicago
Kate Haley
Timothy
East Fifty- First Street
el Paso
Father Rice
the Nativity Church
Charles Barnard
Whitefield
Illinois
Colorado Springs
Col
George
Fred Townsend
Clinton
Robin
South Bend
Wash
Mr. Barnard
Henry
Marshall County
Patrick Payton
Roscommon County
Ireland
Second
Monroe Streets
Ill
Ellen Theresa Murry
Toledo Blade
Nan
Wesley S Doyle and Anna E Thumma Wed at Parsonage
Last evening at 7:30 at the Presbyterian parsonage Wesley S Doyle and Anna E Thumma were married by Rev H W Burger with Mr C B Burt as witnesses. Doyle, a retired farmer of Henry, and Thumma, esteemed by all, have longtime ties and live on the same street. A cordial serenade followed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Parsonage
Wesley S. Doyle
Anna E. Thumma
H. W. Burger
C. BH. Burt
Doyle
Henry
Thumma
News of the City and Local Happenings in Henry
Announcements from Henry and nearby areas cover sales, visits, religious events, Masonic district instruction in La Salle, a tumor operation success, and personnel moves in the monuments trade. Streetscape notes include a new plate glass at Hutchins & Downey and tax collection efforts in Magnolia.
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Howard Street
Hutchins & Downey's
John Casteel
Pittsfield
T. J. Segraves
Casteel
Pike County
J. M. Hannum
Lostant
Masonic
la Salle County
Henry
Morris
Masonic Lodge
Sparland
Lacon
Fairbury
Magnolia
Illinois
F. J. Sendelbach
Paul Seichter
Adolph Klein
Louis Klein
Happy
Texas
Mr. Pettit
Mr. Klein
Woman's Club Meeting Delights Members in January Parlor
A large turnout at Mrs Elizabeth Burt's parlors for a Woman's club meeting on Monday January 25 featured a paper by club president Miss Clara Belle Waughop on The Influence of Education Upon Culture. Mrs Nellie Harlin led lively discussion, readings by Mrs Amanda Clift impressed, and officers were re elected. The gathering closed with refreshments and social chatter, described as one of the most pleasant in club history. Guests included Mesdames Adams and King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Burt
Clara Belle Waughop
Nellie Harlin
Amanda Clift
Fredericksburgh
Mary Locke
Mesdames Adams
King
A Texas Letter from A Pettit Describes Shamrock Texas
A Pettit writes from Shamrock Texas on January 28 1909 describing a mild winter with some snow west of town. He notes renting land to a man from Indiana and plans to bring others, high corn prices 60 cents shelled and 54 cents ear, 2500 bushels remaining, land sales at $29 per acre, oil bore planned north of town, and growing belief that good corn will pay in the area. He closes with greetings and regards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Pettit
Shamrock
Texas
George Burt & Son
Indiana
Iowa
South Whitefield
Aa. Pettit
Last Things Sermon Series At M E Church
The M E church will host a Sunday night sermon series by the pastor exploring topics beyond death including The Intermediate State The Kingdom The Millennium The Second Coming The General Resurrection The End of the World Hell and The Final Heaven A cordial invitation is extended to all Read The Republican for full news.
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M. E. Church
M. E
Hell
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Buxcomb
Burch-Bell
Frank Bell
Laura Ethel
Joseph B. Burch
Elsia Longman
G. EB. Alford
Cissna Park
Burch
Moscow
Smyrna
Will Yarger
Amree Longman
Mabel ‘Taylor
Lyman Sutton
John Anderson
Ethel Reid
John Reid
Hattie
Ivan Shorts
Harry Snell
John Applen
Mrs. Hess
Gale
Roland Doyle
Lindsey Anderson
Allen Moffitt
Oliver Downey
Frank Anderson
Daniel Anderson
Howard Williams
Mildred Anderson
Va Burch
Howard Wilson
Winnie Taylor
Bertha Smith
Callie
Ora Brokaw
Irl Johnson
Frank Brokaw
E. J. Rogers
A. McKeon
Ledgerwood
Latta
James Fountain
Srl Johnson
Oklahoma
William Carrico
Abingdon
Clee Snyder
Wyoming
Melvin Bell
Teets
A. Powell
John Powell
Keota
Stillwell-Smith
Jesus
News OF the City
Lone Tree
Lincoln Hart
Saratoga Township
Samuel Stowell
la Prairie Township
C. L. Lyon
Christian Church
Newton Ray
Houston
San Antonio
la Salle
Wm. Ryan
Hall
BE. Durdy
Havana
Irene Durdy
Roy W. Coe
Charles E. Willey
Magnolia Township
J. A. Williams
Richard Mellow
Galva
Williams
Richard Mellon
Ilinois
Woman's Club
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